Welcome to High Shields

High Shields is a small town located in the metropolitan borough of South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. The town is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne, opposite the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. High Shields has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times when it was a strategic location for the Roman army. The town was also an important center for shipbuilding and coal mining during the Industrial Revolution.

Today, High Shields is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, scenic walks, and historic landmarks. The town is home to several museums and galleries, including the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery, which showcases the history and culture of the region. High Shields is also famous for its annual Great North Run, a half marathon that attracts thousands of runners from around the world.

High Shields is a vibrant and diverse community, with a range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The town has a bustling high street, with a mix of independent and chain stores, as well as a variety of cafes and restaurants serving international cuisine. High Shields also has a thriving nightlife, with several bars and clubs offering live music and entertainment. Overall, High Shields is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 7.5°C

Wind: 23 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Laygate Community School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Lauder	Laygate Lane South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4JJ 01914562470 School Website
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Devine	Claypath Lane South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4PG 1914560108 School Website
Autismable Cic Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Forster	The Captains Row South Shields NE33 5AS 1914560894 School Website
Mortimer Community College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Simon Hignett	Reading Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4UG 01914566511 School Website
Marine Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Burden	Hatfield Square Woodbine Estate South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 2RD 01914554513 School Website
Tyne Coast College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Dr Lindsey Whiterod	St George's Avenue South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 6ET 1914273500
Mortimer Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr P.J. Bennett	Mortimer Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 0RW 01914554504 School Website
Stanhope Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr L A Martin	Gresford Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4SZ 01914201710 School Website
Westoe Crown Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Price	Sea Winnings Way South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 3NS 01914272160 School Website
Ss Peter And Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Butt	Olive Street South Shields NE33 4RH 1914552862 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 5.41 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 6.24 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 6.81 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 7.26 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 8.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dial A Cab 0191 455 8888 12 Laygate, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1SH 0.16 Miles
Princess Taxis 0191 455 2424 140 Victoria Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 4NQ 0.23 Miles
Westoe Taxis 0191 454 4941 48 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 4DZ 0.51 Miles
Super-Tech Cars 0191 454 5164 1 Robson Terrace, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1PD 0.56 Miles
Station Taxis 0191 455 3232 37 Mile End Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1TA 0.75 Miles
The Nook Taxis 0191 454 7777 103A Hudson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0AG 0.97 Miles
Central Taxis 0191 456 0000 103 Hudson St, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0AG 0.97 Miles
Richmond Taxis 0191 455 3131 2A Farnham Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0JR 1.01 Miles
Starlite Fantasy Limousines 0191 455 4000 107 Boldon Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0AS 1.20 Miles
Dream Day Cars 0191 456 0488 75 Newcastle Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9AA 1.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Green Street Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Commercial Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marshall Wallis Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fraser Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Dam Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanhope Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wharton Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fowler Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mowbray Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dean Road / Temple Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mortimer Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winchester Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
6 Dean Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dfds - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Trinity Medical Centre 0191 4560053	Trinity Medical Centre New George Street South Shields Tyne & Wear NE33 5DU
St George & Riverside Medical Practice 0191 4555958	St George & Riverside Mp New George Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 5DU
West View Surgery 0191 2834820	Stanhope Parade Hth Ctr Gordon Street South Shields Tyne & Wear NE33 4JP
Westoe Surgery	Stanhope Parade Health Centre Gordon Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4JP
Chichester Practice	Stanhope Parade Health Centre Gordon Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4JP

Local Stores

Mortimer Road - South Shields
Mortimer Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE34 0RU
0191 4967294
Store Website
0.85 miles

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SPAR Lord Street
4 - 6 Lord Street
South Shields
NE33 3DB
01914271487
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Shields Quays Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1, Station Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 1RD 0191 496 9700 southshieldsquays@vets4pets.com 0.34 miles

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Westway Veterinary Centres Limited T/A Willows Veterinary Centre Ltd
2 Stanhope Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4BU 0191 456 3366 sswillowsvet@hotmail.co.uk 0.43 miles
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Westoe Vets Ltd
157 Westoe Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 3PD 0191 456 1087 westoe.vets@gmail.com Website 0.50 miles
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Blythman &Amp; Partners
31 Boldon Lane South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 0AR 0191 456 4209 blythmans4@btconnect.com Website 1.07 miles
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Ayres Veterinary Hospital
19 Ayres Terrace North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 0HL 0191 258 6886 ayresvethosp@cvsvets.com Website 1.57 miles
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South Shields Vets4pets Ltd
The Nook 363-365 Prince Edward Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 7LZ 0191 456 2211 southshields@vets4pets.com Website 1.69 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Northumberland Park
Most Pavements Are Ok, But Can Be Quite Muddy. Will Likely Meet Other Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Small Duck Pond And Play Area For Children. The Two Roads On Either Side Of The Park Are Quite Busy So Make Sure You Put Your Dog Back On Lead Well Before Exiting Park. 35 Park Terrace North Lancashire SHIELDS NE30 1.80 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

Location what3words extra.select.curry

Wagon Ways
A Lovely Walk Through The Wagon Ways, Leading From Monkseaton To Seaton Deleval. Approx. 7 Miles There And Back. 3 Front St Lancashire 3.80 miles Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!

Location what3words video.noting.posed

Rising Sun Countryside Park
Park With 400 Acres Of Open Space Including A Nature Reserve, Grassland, Woodland Areas And A Lake. Rising Sun Countryside Centre Cafe Whitley Road Newcastle Lancashire UPON TYNE 4.16 miles

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Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 6.26 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round 89 Osborne Rd Lancashire 6.60 miles

Location what3words formal.twins.dollar

Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 7.61 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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